2002 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2002 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 65 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | GTV | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
